Control of magnetic fields at small scales – from cell capture to steering electrons near the speed of light

This presentation explores the frontier of microelectromechanical systems for controlling magnetic fields at small scales, merging advances in physics and engineering with transformative applications. In the talk, I will cover work over the past decade detailing the development of 3D miniature electromagnets that were used to steer relativistic electron beams, with the aim of miniaturizing free electron lasers. I will also discuss the use of strain controlled magnetism—often referred to as multiferroics—as an approach for the capture and release of cells, opening up new pathways to capture and culture cells in biomedical technology. Finally, I will describe our activities that utilize nonlinearities inherent in multiferroic systems for applications in wireless communication. Together, these topics illustrate a comprehensive approach to manipulating magnetic fields at small scales, spanning applications from cell capture to the steering of electrons near the speed of light.
Speaker(s): Rob Candler
Agenda:
6:50 – 7 PM: Registration
7-8 PM: Talk and Q&A
Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/478125